The Court directed the Registrar General of the High Court, Allahabad, to place the matter before the Chief Justice and obtain necessary orders to send ADJ Verma on training.
April 29, 2025 – In a significant move underscoring the judiciary’s commitment to upholding high standards, the Allahabad High Court has directed an Additional District Judge (ADJ) to undergo a three-month training program to improve judgment writing skills, citing deficiencies in judicial orders.The court, in a recent ruling, expressed concerns over the competency of ADJ Amit Verma in drafting coherent and legally sound judgments. The decision came while reviewing an order dated March 1, 2025, alongside a prior court directive from December 17, 2024, which highlighted significant lapses in the judge’s written rulings. The bench observed that the orders lacked clarity and failed to adequately justify the judicial reasoning behind the decisions.In its order, the court stated, “Upon careful examination of the judicial orders, it is evident that ADJ Amit Verma requires specialized training to enhance his ability to articulate judgments effectively. Competent judgment writing is fundamental to the administration of justice.” The court has instructed the Registrar General of the Allahabad High Court to seek approval from the Chief Justice to facilitate the judge’s enrollment at the Judicial Training and Research Institute in Lucknow for the three-month program.As part of the ruling, the court also set aside the contested order and transferred the case to another judge in Kanpur Nagar for a fresh adjudication, ensuring that the matter is handled with due diligence. The decision to mandate training reflects the judiciary’s proactive approach to addressing skill gaps among judicial officers, reinforcing public confidence in the legal system.The counsel for the petitioner argued that the original order dismissing an amendment application was devoid of any substantive explanation, further highlighting the need for improved drafting skills. The court’s directive aligns with its broader efforts to ensure that judicial officers maintain rigorous standards in their written pronouncements, which serve as critical records of legal reasoning and precedent.This development follows other recent actions by the Allahabad High Court to strengthen judicial accountability, including addressing concerns over judicial conduct and case management. The court’s emphasis on training underscores the importance of continuous professional development in the judiciary, particularly in the craft of judgment writing, which demands precision, clarity, and adherence to legal principles.
